For Immediate Release
Jan. 13, 2012
Contact: Emily Grober Trotter, Communications Director
405-270-4848 and after-hours 918-869-1528
Media Advisory/Calendar Items – January 31
Arts Council of Oklahoma City Offers Free Event for Teaching Artists
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Arts Council of Oklahoma City presents the latest session of Teaching Artist Toolbox focused on older adults.
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City is presenting a session called “Creative Aging” focused on bringing the arts to seniors. Different metro arts programs will be highlighted and discussed regarding the benefits of focusing programs toward seniors.
“The arts are an effective tool that allow us to communicate within and between generations,” said Jennifer Barron, Community Arts Program Director. “This Teaching Artist Toolbox workshop will focuson the importance of providing quality arts learning programs for older adults. Teaching artists and program specialists who work with older adults will discuss the benefits that these programs offer our community and they will share examples of successful practice.”
Panelists include: Vicki Woods, Executive Director of Easter Seals; Amanda Harmer, Education and Community Outreach Coordinator at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art; and DWe Williams, teaching artist and professional storyteller.
The workshops are free and geared toward teaching artists in Oklahoma City. The event will take place at the Village Library at 10307 N. Penn. Register online at www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
Teaching Artist Toolbox topic: “Creative Aging” - 6:00 p.m. Jan. 31, 2012 at the Village Library, 10307 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120.
The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is a non-profit 501 c(3) organization dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and a variety of arts outreach activities that impact underserved populations. Each year, Arts Council events, programs and services reach nearly one million residents and visitors to the Oklahoma City community. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City receives funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council and is an Allied Arts member agency. The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is sponsored by Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Corporation, MidFirst Bank, The Oklahoman, Ozarka Coffee and Water Service, and Sonic – America’s Drive-in. For more information, call 405-270-4848 or visit www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
